setlist

This term is specific to the music industry and live performance culture, carrying a connotation of professional preparation and structural planning. It describes the intentional sequencing of a show to manage energy levels, pacing, and emotional arcs for the audience.

While it functions as a standard countable noun, it is almost exclusively used in the context of concerts, festivals, or rehearsals. It differs from a general playlist in that it implies a live, chronological execution of a performance rather than a casual collection of tracks for listening.